Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman is my fave. actor. He is brilliant in all of the movies he's in. Now I don't expect many of you to know who he is (I would like to point out that I think it's sad that such a talented actor is not well known), but many of you have probably seen at least one of his movies. One of his bigger parts is Snape in Harry Potter, so if you've seen HP you've seen him. As he says, "I'm a quite serious actor who doesn't mind being ridiculously comic." He is very talented (and good looking) and I'm glad that he got into acting.

Quotes~
Acting touches nerves you have absolutely no control over.
Alan Rickman

All I want to see from an actor is the intensity and accuracy of their listening.
Alan Rickman

Each character I play has different dimensions. I'm not interested in words that pull them together.
Alan Rickman

I don't think it's right that everybody knows everything about me.
Alan Rickman

I think there's some connection between absolute discipline and absolute freedom.
Alan Rickman

I think worrying things are going on in England - a real apathy.
Alan Rickman

I want to swim in both directions at once. Desire success, court failure.
Alan Rickman

I was 7, and I remember being given a part in a play and thinking, This is exciting.
Alan Rickman

I'm a quite serious actor who doesn't mind being ridiculously comic.
Alan Rickman

I'm always aware of the camera and it feels like that's the audience.
Alan Rickman

I've never been able to plan my life. I just lurch from indecision to indecision.
Alan Rickman

If only life could be a little more tender and art a little more robust.
Alan Rickman

If people want to know who I am, it is all in the work.
Alan Rickman

If you could build a house on a trampoline, that would suit me fine.
Alan Rickman

If you spend any time in Los Angeles, there's only one topic of conversation.
Alan Rickman

It would be wonderful to think that the future is unknown and sort of surprising.
Alan Rickman

Market forces impose certain rules before a film can actually get made.
Alan Rickman

Maverick is a word which appeals to me more than misfit. Maverick is active, misfit is passive.
Alan Rickman

My idea of a real treat is Magic Mountain without standing in line.
Alan Rickman

My parents certainly didn't have anything to do with the theater. I'm some kind of accident.
Alan Rickman
Nothing gives me as much pleasure as travelling. I love getting on trains and boats and planes.
Alan Rickman

On film you put all your energies into a single glance.
Alan Rickman

One longs for a director with a sense of imagination.
Alan Rickman

Somebody with Debbie Reynolds' features doesn't get cast as the Wicked Witch.
Alan Rickman

Talent is an accident of genes - and a responsibility.
Alan Rickman

The audience should feel like voyeurs. Their response is absolutely crucial.
Alan Rickman

There's a voice inside you that tells you what you should do.
Alan Rickman

What is it about actors? God knows I get bored with actors talking about themselves.
Alan Rickman

What's interesting about the process of acting is how often you don't know what you're doing.
Alan Rickman

When I get off the plane in England I always feel about two inches shorter.
Alan Rickman

Who I am gets in the way of people looking innocently at the parts I play.
Alan Rickman

You can lull the paying customers as long as they get slapped.
Alan Rickman




Movies in chronological order~

Die Hard was his first movie it was released late in 1988 (Rickman was primarily a stage actor until then and had done some British TV)


January Man


Quigley Down Under (A western set in Australia)


Truly Madly Deeply (Rickman was nominated for the BAFTA for his role as Jamie)


Closet Land (a two person drama made for Amnesty International - very difficult to find and difficult for many to watch due to its subject matter)


Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (won BAFTA for his role as the Sheriff of Nottingham)


Close My Eyes (another difficult to find move on a difficult subject)


Bob Roberts (Mock documentary of a right wing candidate's campaign, Rickman's the financier)


Mesmer (Biography of Anton Mesmer)


An Awfully Big Adventure (Very British, lots of insights into repertory theatre, certainly not everyone's cup of tea)


Sense and Sensibility (Emma Thompsons' adaption of Jane Austen's Regency era book, Rickman was nominated for a BAFTA for his role as Colonel Christopher Brandon)


Rasputin (HBO special, a bit difficult to get a hold of, Rickman won the Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG for his performance as Girgori Rasputin)


Michael Collins (nominated for a BAFTA for his roll as Eamon DeValera)


Judas Kiss (hard to come by but fun to watch)


Dark Harbor (Hard to come by, interesting film that takes at least two viewings to really appreciate, probably best known for two Rickman scenes near the end of the film)


Dogma (irreverent comedy with a fabulous cast, Rickman is the Angel who is the Messenger of God)


Galaxy Quest (marvelous spoof of Star Trek and its fans)


Play


A Fish Tale (US) or Help! I'm a Fish (UK) (Animated Kid's Movie)


Blow Dry


Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone(Or Philoshopher's Stone in the UK)


The Search for John Gissing (Funny movie that never made it into release but can be found on the internet)


Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets


Love Actually


Something The Lord Made (another HBO special, Rickman was nominated for an Emmy for his portrayal of Dr Alfred Blalock)


Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (voice of the robot Marvin)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire


Snowcake (independent film with Sigourney Weaver)


Perfume - The Story of a Murderer

Nobel Son (Quirky independent film with a great cast and lots of twists and turns)


Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix


Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Blood soaked musical - Rickman sings)


Bottle Shock



Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince


He Directed:

The Winter Guest

A Very Potter Musical

I have just seen something very funny...A Very Potter Musical! This fantastically funny play is based on one of the best book seres ever HARRY POTTER! It starts with a song I keep singing just to annoy people GOT TO GET BACK TO HOGWARTS! GOT TO GET BACK TO SCHOOL! GOT TO GET BACK TO HOGWARTS! HOGWARTS! HOGWARTS! (and that is how you sing on the Internet). Anyway, this play is the best parody I have ever seen, it is the perfect combo. of all the books. And, luckily, there is a sequel because one wasn't enough!
Here are some quotes (I'll tell u who says some, but some u'll just have to find out for yourself)~

Cedric: "Hufflepuffs are particularly good finders!"
Dumbledore: "What the HELL is a Hufflepuff?"
Cedric: "*Sits down*"

Draco: "Now you're just being cute. I CAN'T GO TO PIGFARTS. IT'S ON MAAARS, YOU NEEED A ROCKETSHIP. Do you have a rocketship, Potter? I bet you do. You know, not all of us inherited enough money to buy out NASA when our parents died; Look at this. Rocketship Potter. Starkid Potter. Moooonshoes Potter. TRAVERSING THE GALAXY FOR INTERGALATIC TRAVELS TO PIGFARTS."

And then I'll be the one whose totally awesome!

I watch you wipe your but daily. You can call me Voldemort, we're there. We've reached that point.

You're worse than Garfield on a Monday.

I'm tired! Can't we just be Death Eaters already?

Severus Snape is the kindest, bravest, sexiest man I know.

And if this home made Dark Mark doesn't convince you...

Don't suggest a big slide and a giant trampoline, because we've already tried that.

Now go watch it! (on youtube)

The French Cinderella (A project for school)

Once upon a time, there lived a father and daughter who lived in Paris. The father was very sad because when his daughter was only seven years old, her mother died. Seven years later he remarried a woman with two daughters. They were never very nice to her, but when the father died it became much worse. They called her Cinderella because she was always dirty, for they made her do all the cleaning.When she didn't do something right the stepmother would smack her and the sisters would just laugh. On a good day they would only insult her, say things like "Your hair looks extra atrocious today."

On Sunday when they had a big family dinner, Cinderella had to cook baguettes, but had to go to her room when the dinner started. She also had to wear hand-me-down, old,ugly clothes. In the high-fashion city of Paris, people who wore ugly. old clothes were looked down upon and laughed at. So Cinderella only had one friend, Ran. Ran had dark brown hair and looked goth, except for the fact that she was always smiling. Four years Cinderella had to live like this. Then, one day, she overheard that at the Tour de France, the man who was winning, and who was the handsomest, said that if he won the race then he would choose a bride. Now, all the girls who were about to graduate wanted to be the one chosen.
The day the Tour de France was to end Cinderella's step-sisters put on their nicest clothes and were getting ready to leave. "May I," said Cinderella, "ummm...... come too?"
Her step-sisters, Grace and Ali were laughing so hard they were crying as they left the room.
Cinderella started to cry, she cried for at least ten minutes. "Oh, I just can't stand this any more!" said a voice, coming from nowhere, that sounded a lot like Ran
"W-who's there?" asked Cinderella wondering if she was hearing things. Then there was a little pop and Ran was right in front of her. She let out a small scream.
"Shhhh, do you want us to get caught? Anyway, you want to go to the Tour de France, right?" said Ran smiling.
"H-how did you get here?" said Cinderella confused and a little terrified.
"I'm a farie, well almost. Why do you think I'm warring this black and green tu-tu? Anyway, I, like, got kicked out of farie school so the magic will only last until three o'clock. So......," there was another soft pop and Cinderella was in a beautiful golden dress and Prada shoes.
"Bye, tell me how it goes," and with that she was gone.
Cinderella got to the Tour de France as fast as she could. She could see that there was some girls from school there. There were some girls she didn't reconise and then there was Amy, Dayana, and Nat. "I don't have a chance to even meet him," mumbled Cinderella. Amy was smart, Nat was pretty, and Dayana stood out in a crowd.
She saw him coming to the finish line, he was going to win. As he crossed the finish line all the girls cheered. Everyone els went right to him, but Cinderella stayed back, suddenly nervous. He talked with a few girls, but not for very long. As he looked over the crowd, for he was very tall, his and Cinderella's eyes met, she was no longer nervous.
They talked for hours, for so long that Cinderella lost track of time. Suddenly there was a soft, little pop and Ran was by her agen. However he didn't jump, scream, or react in anyway, wich made Cinderella think she was the only one who could see Ran. "Leave now, it's almost three," Ran said quickly, then disappeared.
"Oh no, I have to go!" said Cinderella, cutting him off mid-sentence. She started to run. As she was running she thought she saw a cow, so she stoped and looked, "oh great, I went the wrong way!" yelled Cinderella with a note of hysteria in her voice.
As Cinderella turned around one of her shoes fell of, but she didn't have time to get it, and continued to run. She was almost home, she had just passed the Eiffel Tower. Right when she got to her door, her clothes changed back into her old, ugly, everyday clothes.
The next week, as her step-sisters were watching the local news,Cinderella heard that he was trying to find the girl he had talked to, and that any girl that said it was her would try on the shoe.
Two days later Ali and Grace were getting ready to go and try on the shoe. "M-may I come too?" asked Cinderella.
"No," said Ali, "why would you want to any way?"

"I-I just want to congratulate you when the shoe fits, I mean you two are very pretty, so it has to be one of you," said Cinderella, thinking quickly.
"Okay, you can come and see your older sister meet, I mean, see agen the person she is going to marry," said Grace in the happiest voice Cinderella had ever heard her use, wich still wasn't very happy.
Cinderella, Grace, and Ali waited to try on the shoe for over an hour. Finally it was Grace's turn, her foot was to small. Next was Ali, her foot was way to small. Then it was Cinderella's turn, her sisters started to laugh and say that it couldn't be her, but the shoe fit perfectly. The instant it was on her foot the other and the dress was on her also.
They lived happily together for months, until one day a letter came. It said that Cinderella had gotten a full scholarship to the collage she wanted to go to, this made her very happy. She went to tell her fiance the good news, his reply was, "you're not going."
"What!" Cinderella said in shock.
"You're not leaving me for that long," he said, a little anger was now in his voice. They argued for over an hour, he then hit her. She then yelled something that I am not writing and walked out.
Cinderella died at the age of 102, with 3 children, 9 grand children, and 1 grand child. She had gone to collage, and became a doctor. At 26 years old she met her future husband and lived her happily-ever-after.

Sick

Last night, at about 3 am I woke up with my tummy hurting. My Nana was up so I went to tell her. She gave me some medicine. I started gaging. I got a napkin to spit out the medicine, she was like no don't spit that out, I told her I gaged. Then I threw up and said I threw up. So I went to the sink in the bathroom and threw up 3 more times. So today I can't go to church, and today is the cookie trade. Lucky me.

Do u hav an accent?

If u do not live in the US and are reading this,cool I've gon globel. If you have an accent,do not live in the US plese tell me what kind of accent u have. Now, just becaus I want to I will talk about going green. It's inportant. Okay,now that I've talked about something important I'm going to go eat. 8-).

what should I talk about

Okay, first CAT GET OUT OF MY CHAIR!!!!!!!!! Okay, WHAT DID I SAY CAT, GET YOUR BUT OUT OF MY CHAIR! Fine you can stay. Anyway, I ran out of things to talk about. I'll have more things soon, but (not my cat's) if u have something you want to hear about, tell me. If I ever want to blog but have no ideas, like now, I'll blog about what u want me to. So just leave it as a coment. Well, that killed 2 mins.
P.S. If theres a color u want me to use, tell me that too. (Another 20 sec. killed, if u care)

best friend fighting

I jus talked to A-. I told her to checkout my last post, but NO. I don't know y I keepher as a frend. When she doesn't get her way she hurts me & N-. She's rude and picks on us but we have to be polite and nice ALL THE TIME, or she throws a FIT. I relly don't like The New A-,The Dark Side. Why can't she just be her, not some want-to-be, that's what she's acting like. 8-(.
I try to see the good in people but she's makeing it so hard. Everyday she calls me dimm wit. Everytime I hint that she's bigger then me she thinks I'm calling her FAT! But she uses her size to her advantige every stinken day. I'm sick of holding it in, so this is just me venting. Don't think she's a bad frend, this is just one side of her. I'll write about her other sides when she shows them. But you can leave comments for me to read, please I want your thoughts.
P.S. To A-: U Dimm Wit 8-).

The New A- of the dark, A- Zomby,A.Z.

Like I said in my post Thanksgiving I'll talk about my new not improved friend, A-. Okay, last year A- was so cool, she didn't care what people thought & had her own fashion. This year she does care what people think,a boy called her preppy an she was almost in tears. Last year she was preppy & that was one of the things I liked about her. Now she's, I don't like saying this about my bff but, a want-to-be goth, want-to-be. Last year she had this beautiful light-brown hair, she chopped it off and died it as dark as she could find. Last year what she wore was bright and fun, now she wares black, & dark blue. I just want my preppy,bright, professional clown best friend back. Tell me what I should do.

Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving was so isamay!(isamay is asome in french.-I thik I spelled it right?) First, I had a frend sleepover the day before, so we got to talk & and complain about how our friend changed over the summer.( I'll tell you about that next.) Then we went to my Mom's boyfrend's sisters house. The food was fab. After that Mommy was going to sleep because she works the grave yard shift. In the car she said "J- do you want to go see the new Twlight?" I sad "I'd love to go see New Moon". It was a grate movie & a grate day.
Things I'm thankfull for:
Family, frends, God, Everthing

The 39 Clues

The 39 Clues are grate books. I wrote a review in a news paper about them. Anywhay, I think Ian & Amy should totalty be together. I also think H- likes Amy. Isabell was so lying when she said she wanted her kid out of the race. I think, if her kids win, she will kill them and take the prize. She is so like a Cobra. People of all ages will like The 39 Clues, my Grandma likes them. My mom's biker boyfrend wants to read them. I do have a question. How do they write them, it's milti-writer books? Did they meet face-to-face before they came out? Or do they just read them and tell what they think happens next? Anyway they write it, their grate books.

P.S. Amy & Ian should so kiss.........agen.